Voting Resources
Government
Put simply: We are for limited government that works. At TexasGOPVote, we will work as a watchdog to help our state lawmakers and our congressional delegation pull in the reins on unnecessary spending and government bureaucracy. You better believe we’ll expose politicians who seek to act outside the bounds set by the Forefathers in the Constitutions of Texas and the United States.
July 23rd, 2020
To ensure our parks are around for future generations, we must invest in them now to provide for their upkeep and management. That is the best way to protect the incredible environmental, economic and cultural benefits of...
July 22nd, 2020
The United States said Wednesday that it has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston "to protect American intellectual property” and the private information of Americans.
July 22nd, 2020
Yesterday on the floor, I discussed my amendment to restore semiconductor manufacturing back to American soil, which passed this afternoon as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Excerpts of my remarks...
July 21st, 2020
Yesterday on the Senate floor, I discussed the importance of the feedback I received from Texans during the State Work Period as I return to the Senate to push for the next coronavirus relief legislation.
July 20th, 2020
I issued the following statement after the passing of U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA)
July 18th, 2020
While Chairman James Dickey is working diligently to hold the first on-line Republican State Convention so that the business of the party can be completed and President Donald Trump can be reelected, celebrity Allen West who...
July 17th, 2020
Defunding the police is not the solution to making people feel safer in their communities. Instead, we should focus on real solutions like empowering police chiefs to fire bad cops and improving police training and...
July 16th, 2020
The 2020 Republican Party of Texas State Convention is being conducted remotely July 16-18 and can be viewed through live stream.
July 16th, 2020
As Texans, as Delegates the decision is clear, will Texas become just another state that mimics the already swarming Socialists Democrats or be the leader it can be in fighting the battle that is rampant across our nation?...
July 14th, 2020
Many of us are learning to adapt to our new normal during this pandemic, including Congress. Unfortunately, the appropriations process doesn’t get talked about nearly enough because it’s not an exciting topic, however, it’s...
July 23rd, 2020
The culture around Texas dance halls and live music has shaped generations, and this legislation would give them the resources to reopen their doors and continue educating and inspiring Texans beyond the coronavirus pandemic...
July 22nd, 2020
This week I gave opening remarks for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies virtual event on ‘The Future of Iran.’ During my remarks, I called for collapsing the Iranian regime, following the example of U.S. policy toward...
July 21st, 2020
This year’s deadline has been extended to October 15th, but some are still concerned about an undercount.
July 21st, 2020
Earlier this month, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into effect, replacing the outdated and unbalanced North American Free Trade Agreement. The negotiations and USMCA agreement produced one of the largest,...
July 20th, 2020
West defeated Dickey, who was running for a second full term, early Monday morning at a tumultuous virtual state convention.
July 17th, 2020
During the last several months, our child care providers have been faced with financial hardship while being asked to change how they operate. Congress must provide sufficient funding to ensure child care providers remain...
July 17th, 2020
Yesterday, I joined KTRH news to discuss the next round of stimulus legislation, how the Paycheck Protection Program is supporting Texas workers, and how Texas is correctly addressing a spike in cases.
July 16th, 2020
Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee adopted legislation including an amendment, introduced by Reps. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) and I, that will protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients,...
July 15th, 2020
In a swift reversal, the Trump administration has agreed to rescind a directive that would have barred international college students from the U.S. if their colleges offered classes entirely online in the fall semester.
July 14th, 2020
Today Trump is being painted as a wild man giving out commutations like candy to everyone. When in fact, he has given out a total of 11, including Roger Stone — in the last four years. Compare this to Bill Clinton’s 61....
